Mutai will defend his title after the fever

The Kenyan missed training after catching a fever a month ago, but needs to set a good time to win his place on his country's Olympic team.

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"I had some fever a few weeks ago, and I was on medication, but I feel better now and have recovered well. I will do my best," he said.

The 27-year-old set a course record by winning the race last year.

However, he is one of six Kenyan athletes, including world record holder Patrick Makau and world champion Abel Kirui, who feature on a provisional list vying for the team's three places at the London Games. Kenyan coaches will name their final three for the Olympics at the end of April.

"Selection is tough, but I think if I can finish in the top three here, I'm will qualify," said Mutai, winner last year with a time of two hours, four minutes and 39 seconds.

" For me it will definitely be a tougher competition than last year because the peloton is so strong.

"Everyone had a good time running so I will have to give my best. -The Kenyan has won the men's title for the past eight years and the 2010 winner gave them this year's challenge.

Ejegayehu Dibaba, the eldest of three Ethiopian sisters who have all made their mark on the track, is heading to the marathon for only the second time in London this S unday.

Dibaba, 30, was eclipsed by two-time Olympic champion Tirunesh in Beijing, as a second his sister Genzebe emerged this year to win the world 1500m indoor title in Istanbul.

Last year, Ejegayehu, in his first run over 10k clocking two hours, 22 minutes and nine seconds while finishing second in the Chicago Marathon, the third fastest start ever.

Five women are vying for three spots on the Kenya Women's Olympic Team, including defending champion Mary Keitany.

"I'm going to have to work very hard on Sunday because I know it will be my last chance to impress the breeders," she said.

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